US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st State." The provocative post -- published while Trump was en route to China for a high-stakes summit -- comes a day after Venezuela's interim pr»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the country’s accession to the Mecca Convention of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on partnership in combating corruption. The convention was signed on December 21, 2022 in Jeddah. According to the resolution, the State Committee for National »»»

Dubai: For many, the word 'Eid' conjures images of new clothes, family gatherings and tables full of food. But not all Eids are the same. While the celebrations may look similar on the surface, the two festivals Muslims observe each year carry distinct meanings, different rituals and separate place»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st State." The provocative post -- published while Trump was en route to China for a high-stakes summit -- comes a day after Venezuela's interim pr»»»

China is resolved to oppose independence for Taiwan, and its capability to "crush" separatism is "unbreakable", the country's Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday, ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival for a summit in Beijing. The issue of democratically governed Taiwan, which China views»»»

BEIJING: It’s a verbal tightrope American presidents have had to walk for nearly 50 years, where even small slip-ups when stating official US policy toward Taiwan and China can trigger geopolitical alarm bells. The way the US views Taiwan under the “One China” policy recognizes the Chinese position»»»

AL-EIZARIYA, West Bank: Israeli bulldozers tore down dozens of Palestinian shops on the edge of a town southeast of Jerusalem this week, clearing land ahead of a settlement-linked road project in the occupied West Bank. Israel says the demolitions are needed to make way for a road serving Palestini»»»

ORVAULT, France: At night, silence fell over the Louisiana immigration detention facility where 85-year-old Marie-Thérèse Ross was held. Then the wailing began. ’’Children crying, and even babies,” said Ross, the French widow of a US military veteran, whose arrest last month as part of the Trump ad»»»

ABUJA: Nigeria and Morocco expect to sign an intergovernmental agreement in the fourth quarter of 2026 ​to advance a major Atlantic coast gas pipeline project, Nigeria’s foreign ministry said. The planned agreement, to be signed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, foll»»»

BEIJING: China’s top diplomat urged Pakistan to step up mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, and to help “properly” address the reopening of the Hormuz strait, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in a call on »»»

OAKLAND, United States: Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company’s CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial that saw him spar with lawyers representing the world’s wealthiest man. Altman is the latest in a parade of Silicon Valley megastars»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump ‌said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran ​from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Asked by a reporter to what extent »»»

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, seen here on June 21, 2022, said he will not be deterred following a bomb scare at a campaign event on Tuesday. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he and his gubernatoria»»»

Dubai has unveiled the architectural vision for its upcoming Metro Blue Line, a landmark transport project designed to reshape mobility, connect emerging urban hubs and reinforce the emirate’s ambitions for a smarter and more sustainable future city. At the heart of the project are a series of arch»»»

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced signing a contract for the establishment of a station for circulation of petroleum products in Ain Sukhna with 324-million-dollar investments. This project includes establishing a 202-km-long seaport that runs 15 to 19 meters deep to host liquef»»»

Seoul plans domestic security-focused AI models and global cooperation as Claude Mythos Preview raises concerns over AI-driven cyberattacks South Korean Minister of Science and ICT and Deputy Prime Minister for Science Affairs Bae Kyung-hoon (C) speaks during a meeting of science and technology min»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. During the hearing Patel agreed to take an alcohol abuse test if Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., did likewise. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UP»»»

Share: File photo from right : Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter at the State Department in Washington, DC- April 14, 2026 Military representatives from both side»»»

Oil prices pulled back in Asian trade Wednesday, reversing a three-session climb as markets took stock of shifting demand cues and persistent worries about global economic growth. As of 11 am Tokyo time, both major benchmarks were softer, with traders digesting mixed signals from economic data and »»»

The UAE is expected to see fair weather on Wednesday with temperatures reaching 43 °C inland, while stronger winds later this week are forecast to trigger blowing dust and rough sea conditions across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said condition»»»

Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets Tuesday in Buenos Aires to protest libertarian President Javier Milei's deep cuts to the budgets of public universities, according to AFP reporters. The fourth major demonstration over university budgets since Milei took office in December 2023 ca»»»

ORVAULT, France: At night, silence fell over the Louisiana immigration detention facility where 85-year-old Marie-Thérèse Ross was held. Then the wailing began. ’’Children crying, and even babies,” said Ross, the French widow of a US military veteran, whose arrest last month as part of the Trump ad»»»

Women’s world squash champion Nour al-Sherbiny has been appointed as a sports advisor for the governorate of Alexandria, a post bestowed upon her by Alexandria Governor Mohamed Abdel Zaher, who said that her ideas on promoting sports should be taken seriously. Abdel Zaher made the announcement duri»»»

Commercial shipping through the Hormuz Strait increasingly appears to be operating under "dark" or "Emcon" conditions, according marine tracker Windward. This means that commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly hiding their location and identity to avoid being targeted»»»

Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector entered a new stage of financial and operational maturity in the first quarter of 2026, as growth moved beyond subscriber gains and became increasingly driven by returns from investments in digital technology and cloud computing. Major operators demonstrated strong res»»»

As leaders and innovators from across the globe gathered for the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ (MIITE) forum, it was clear this occasion was more than just an industry event. It was a powerful declaration of confidence in the UAE and a strategic response to a world grappling with economic headwinds and»»»

As a Republican redistricting push continues, the South Carolina Senate on Tuesday voted against extending its legislative session by a week to redraw its congressional map. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- The South Carolina Senate voted Tuesday against a measure t»»»

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon has entered a new phase after the Israeli army announced operations north of the Litani River, as heavy vehicles crossed toward the outskirts of eastern Zawtar. The move signaled a shift from limited strikes to an effort to impose new facts on the ground north»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said all personnel participating in the 2026 Hajj season must receive the meningococcal vaccine before starting work, as authorities step up preventive measures ahead of the annual pilgrimage. Health Ministry spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulbaqi said the requirement was i»»»

Manila: Politics is rigged in the Philippines against ordinary Filipinos. They are at the receiving end of impunity of those in power. Nothing demonstrates this more than the Monday, May 11, back-to-back drama in the Senate and the House. Inside the Senate of the Philippines, the country watched a »»»

By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd Spanning 400,000 square meters, 165,000 of which are dedicated to shopping, the two-story complex will also house the country’s first VOX movie theatres as well as an indoor snow park and ski slope at Ski Egypt. The VOX Cinemas will be home to a whopping 21 screens, including »»»

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC today announced a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting disciplined execution across its diversified portfolio, and its ability to maintain operational continuity amid external headwinds. Group Net Revenue rose 3.3% year-on-year to Dh1.3 billion, »»»

WASHINGTON: Total energy production in the United States increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in Monthly Energy Review released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA»»»

Dubai: UAE supermarkets are ramping up fresh meat imports ahead of Eid Al Adha, with major retailers sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Brazil to keep shelves stocked during one of the busiest periods for meat demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding become the largest shareholder in Emaar Properties after acquiring a 22.27% stake from the Investment Corporation of Dubai in a deal valued at about Dh23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), based on Emaar’s latest closing share price. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf Ne»»»

Manila: What unfolded on May 11 inside the Senate complex in Pasay quickly escalated from routine plenary into a constitutional and political spectacle. At the centre: Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who reappeared in the chamber after a six-month absence just as law enforcement officers attempted to serv»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump announces he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense system in May 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. A report by a nonpartisan office said Tuesday said the system could cost $1.2 trillion, far more than Trump said du»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rosen Zhelyazkov on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath as Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minis»»»

TechnologyUnited States of AmericaOpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of companyKate Hairsine with AP, Reuters and AFPSam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. https://p.dw.com/p/5DfRQSam Altman arrives in federal court before t»»»

DUBAI: Amlak Finance PJSC announced its quarterly financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026. The Company maintained its focus on the prudent management of its UAE operations and overall balance sheet. During the period, Amlak reported a net profit after income tax of Dh52 million, compa»»»

DAMASCUS: Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, met with Shaikh Osama Abdulkarim Al Rifai, Chairman of the Supreme Fatwa Council and Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the Syrian-UAE Investment Forum being hel»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump stated that the US is going to win the war "peacefully or otherwise", repeating his claim that the Iranian military has been decimated. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters ahead of his departure to China. When asked if he looks for an interventio»»»

OpenAI creator Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Altman took the witness stand Tuesday as OpenAI co-founder Elon sues the company, Altman and President Greg Br»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker in Yemeni territorial waters and its forced diversion to Somali territorial waters, with a number of Egyptian sailors onboard. In a statement issued Tuesday, Al Yamahi described the inc»»»

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that security authorities have arrested a fugitive convict who fled the country before completing the remainder of his prison sentence, following coordination with Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the arrest was carried out as part of ongoing security coope»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of Spain Diego Martinez Belio in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. The two»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has launched a public awareness campaign titled ‘Protect the Ones Who Protected You’to promote vaccination against sh»»»

QNA Brussels Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine HE Andrii Sybiha in Brussels on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance and develop it, as well as Qa»»»

QNA Brussels In response to the humanitarian dimensions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and following Qatar’s high-level discussions with both Ukraine and Russia in 2023, Qatar undertook humanitarian mediation efforts aimed at facilitating the return of Ukrainian children separated from their fami»»»

QNA Doha The Engineers Without Borders – Qatar programme, under the Qatar Society of Engineers, has launched engineering clinic services and announced the start of receiving applications from citizens wishing to benefit from its services. The programme said in a statement on Tuesday that this step,»»»